AIM rolls out video in it’s chat, with an unanticipated twist
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The new release (5.5) of AOL Instant Messenger
hit the web and they tossed in something unexpected when they did.
America Online has officially taken the wraps off
the new version of its AOL Instant Messenger application, with its much
-anticipated video IM feature -- and the surprise addition of compatibility
with Apple Computer's iChat AV.
AIM version 5.5's chief new feature, dubbed Live Video IM, made its way
into the software only after the Federal Communications Commission cleared
AOL to deploy advanced, broadband-based IM services -- including videoconferencing.
Months after regulatory approval, AOL first began enabling two AIM users
to initiate videoconferencing sessions in a beta released in connection
with its new Love.com dating site. When users click on a video icon during
a chat, a small video window appears alongside the text IM conversation.
Users can view the output of their camera in one tab, view their Buddy
in another, and view them both simultaneously using a picture-in-picture
feature.
Well that makes for some cool interaction for those already hooked on iChat.
You can read the full article on InstantMessagingPlanet.
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On Friday, February 6th, 2004 by Chris Miller
